Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Does medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw influence the quality of life of cancer patients?

The aim of this study is to observe the influence of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of
the Jaw (MRONJ) on the physical and mental conditions of cancer patients using a Quality of Life
(QoL) questionnaire during regular dental practice measures. Twenty cancer patients (8 males and
12 females) with established MRONJ were enrolled in the “MoMax” (Oral Medicine and
Maxillofacial) project of the Department of Oral Sciences and Maxillofacial Surgery at “Sapienza”
University of Rome, and were included in the study. The 12-item Short Form Survey was used to

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